Display Means for Spectacles

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to a display for spectacles, including at least one front panel having a support for the spectacles with a rod (11) for the bridge and a number of holes (5) for the insertion of the arms, and a zone for the storage of cases with the different models of spectacles, the zone being formed by a cabinet (6) with a set of containers (12) disposed next to each model of spectacles (9) displayed, wherein the containers are designed to accommodate respective carrying boxes of the model of spectacles (9) of different prescriptions, as well as including a zone for checking the prescription and a viewing mirror. The display can have one or a number of frontal modules, or form an essentially prismatic support, which can be rotary, and is suitable for use on a desktop or on the floor, depending on its height.

This invention refers to a display case for glasses, specifically for the display and self-service of ready-to-wear glasses, ideal for being located in commercial establishments of any kind.

In short, the display case comprises a support base, a display body, a supply body, a body for verifying the graduation and a mirror in which users can see themselves with the glasses on.

STATE OF THE ART

There are many different kinds of display cases for glasses.

Some of these are display cases for one unit. Although this may be suitable for decorating shop windows it is not however ideal for self-service display in shops.

Another type of display cases is conceived for multiple units. One example of these is ES 0 160 057 U, which is a table-top display case conceived for a few units with a hinged rear support. The glasses are shown in these with the side pieces or temples folded.

There are also numerous standing display cases, for example of the rotating type. In these the glasses are placed in different places designed for this purpose. Some examples of this kind of display cases can be seen in ES 0 134 778 U, which defines the different housings of glasses by means of a wire structure. ES 0 227 565 U also describes a display case, in this case provided with arms instead of the wire structure of the one mentioned above, forming a protuberance for supporting the nose bridge and also provided with central rings in which the side pieces of the glasses rest. In this display case, there is a hinged upper mirror held on a fork formed by the structure itself.

Other display cases are formed of a column fitted with rods for supporting the nasal indent of the glasses, which can also be provided with a crosspiece for supporting the side pieces. ES 1 067 991 discloses an example of this type of display case, held at the top and the bottom to a structure such as a panel or rear wall. In this it describes an anti-theft device which closes the zone with the support for the nose bridge and prevents this from being withdrawn from its location in the closed position. ES 1 605 741 U also uses columns for holding the glasses, according to one of the forms of embodiment, or individual supports in another, without specifying the way these are held, and has a frontal mirror in the display case.

ES 1 015 977 U describes a fixed or rotating display case with a support for the glasses, in which the nasal bridge is made to go through a hollow and in which the side pieces are folded behind the support module.

ES 1 049 880 U discloses a display case with a radial support plate for the bridge of the glasses and a pair of rear holes for each location intended to house the ends of the side pieces. These types of housing for glasses can also be seen in the display cases described in ES 1 003 953 U, ES 1 050 269 U, or in ES 1 042 535 U.

One can also find panels in which a number of support rods are used for the nose bridge and with holes into which the ends of the side pieces are placed, as disclosed in ES 1 042 535 U.

Nonetheless, even though these earlier versions are suitable for displaying different models of glasses, and some of them have a mirror in the body of the display case, none of them is designed for self-service so that the user can both check their graduation, choose a model of glasses and take these in their suitable graduation from a storage unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention being proposed consists of a display case for glasses, specifically conceived for the user's self-service, comprising a support body which is divided into different zones, as follows:

-   -   A zone for holding and displaying the different models of         glasses;     -   A zone for storing the packages which contain a model of glasses         with different graduations;     -   A zone for checking the graduation;     -   A zone with a mirror in which users can see themselves with the         glasses on.

The zone for holding the glasses consists of a surface provided with rods for supporting the glasses, with the corresponding holes for the side pieces;

The storage zone is made up of a set of niches or pigeonholes in which the packages holding the glasses are placed. It is intended for each model of glasses displayed in the display zone to have several housings for glasses of this model with different graduation values, for example +1, +1.5, +2, +2.5, +3, and +3.5 dioptres. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, some of the models have a corresponding zone for housing glasses of three different graduations and others for glasses of six different graduations. The number of boxes (corresponding to different graduations) displayed for each model of glasses is however given without constituting any limitation thereto.

In the verification zone a set of glasses in the different graduations displayed in the display case is arranged, and possibly some pictures or reference texts, normally beside the reflecting mirror. The user can thus try on some of the verification glasses and decide which ones adapt to their sight best. After determining the graduation and the model of glasses to be chosen from the ones displayed, the user will only have to take the corresponding package located beside this model and with the graduation also clearly shown on this.

As well as said characteristics, depending on whether the display case is a table-top case or for placing on the ground, this will have the corresponding support stand, which could be rotating.

The display case may also comprise different display and storage zones, for example in four or more sides of a rotating prism, or arranged beside each other, in an unlimited number.

It is thus only necessary for the attendant at the establishment, such as a chemists' shop, to charge the customer the proper amount.

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to illustrate the following explanation, we are enclosing with this descriptive report two sheets of drawings, in which four figures represent the essence of this invention as an example, without implying any limitation thereby, and in which the following can be appreciated:

FIG. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an example of the display case according to the invention, without any glasses displayed or containing boxes;

FIG. 2 shows a schematic perspective view, similar to that of FIG. 1, in which the display case is provided with different models of glasses with the corresponding graduations;

FIG. 3 shows a schematic view as an example of a section of the display case at the level of the holes in which the side pieces of each of the glasses displayed are inserted and the housings of the carrying boxes; and

FIG. 4 shows a detail of the zone for viewing and verifying the graduation according to a preferential embodiment.

The following reference numbers are used in these figures

-   -   1 body of the display case     -   2 support stand     -   3 decorative sustaining bases     -   4 panel for holding the glasses     -   5 holes for inserting the side pieces or temples     -   6 set of pigeon holes     -   7 mirror     -   8 zone for checking the graduation     -   9 glasses     -   10 boxes holding the glasses     -   11 rod for supporting the nose bridge of the glasses     -   12 one of the pigeon holes

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED FORMS OF EMBODIMENT

A display case for glasses (9) is described, particularly for graduated glasses with set graduation, for self-service at commercial establishments such as chemists, but also at any other kind of establishment run by shop assistants.

The display case consists of a body (1), normally a usually prismatic body comprising a support stand (2), and possibly decorative bases (3) for holding the body of the display case on said support stand. This body has one or more sides for displaying and housing the products on sale. As has already been stated, the base can be rotating, especially when the display case has more than one side for displaying and holding the products.

This body comprises several differentiated zones.

A first zone constitutes the zone for holding and displaying the different models of glasses; this zone comprises a front panel (4) which is provided with items for holding the glasses (9). These holding items consist of different support rods (11), also comprising a pair of holes (5) in the position for each of the glasses for inserting the side pieces. The glasses (9) are thus simply supported so that any user can see them and try them on if they so wish.

Beside the zone for holding and displaying the glasses there is a set of pigeonholes (6), comprising a plurality of niches (12) in which the boxes (10) holding the glasses are held. Each of these boxes clearly indicates the graduation of the glasses (9) contained in this, as well as any other indication, such as the reference number or some other identification of the model in question.

The display case also comprises, generally in an upper zone, a zone for verifying the graduation (8), where there are texts or other illustrations in which glasses with different graduations can be tried out.

In particular, according to one example of an embodiment, the zone for holding and display has at its top, beside the mirror and verification zone, a set of glasses (9) of the same model, each one with a different graduation, for example between +1.00 and +3.50 dioptres at intervals of half a dioptre, coming to a total of six units, so that the user wishing to find out what is the most appropriate graduation for them will try one or another, looking at the verification zone (8). According to this embodiment, there is a zone with a mirror (7) beside the verification zone in which users can look at themselves with the chosen model or with the reference model on, where they can finally decide whether to purchase this model. The mirror will be tilted at a suitable angle depending on the height at which this mirror is located, from 0° to 60°.

Still in accordance with the preferential embodiment, not limiting this, the glasses of different graduation for the model in question are placed beside each model of glasses, normally in their box or corresponding support, which means that it will be simple for the user to select and take the required glasses with no significant possibility of error.

Insofar as the most commonly required graduations lie between +1.50 and +2.50 dioptres, it is intended for some of the models to have only glasses provided with this graduation, while others may have a wider range, for example from +1.00 to +3.50 dioptres at intervals of half a dioptre.

According to the preferential embodiment described, the set of pigeonholes will be three niches wide, in general corresponding to each model of glasses, except for some models which will group two or more rows of niches, for example six niches, as described.

Each package of glasses will obviously have on the outside (the side visible when placed in the display case), normally one of the smaller sides, both the graduation and the model of glasses contained in this or even a graphic representation of said model of glasses.

The display case will optionally be formed of a set of modules placed side by side. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A display case for glasses, comprising: at least one front panel forming a support for the glasses, the at least one front panel including at least one rod for supporting a nose bridge of the glasses and corresponding holes for inserting side pieces of the glasses, a zone for storing packages with different models of the glasses, the storing zone being formed of a set of pigeonholes with a number of niches, wherein said niches are arranged beside each model of glasses displayed, the niches being set up to house different boxes holding the models of glasses of different graduations, a viewing mirror which is tilted from 0° to 60° depending on the height of the display case, and a zone for verifying the graduation, in which a set of glasses of the different graduations displayed in the display case is placed, along with images or reference texts in which the user can find out which graduation is best suited for his or her sight.
 2. A display case for glasses, according to claim 1, wherein the niches are arranged in rows, and each row of niches in the pigeonhole is made up of three niches.
 3. A display case for glasses, according to claim 1, further comprising a body and a support stand for holding the body of the display case on said support stand.
 4. A display case for glasses, according to claim 3, wherein the body of the display case rotates in respect of the support stand.
 5. A display case for glasses, according to claim 1, including an essentially prismatic body formed of at least two display sides.
 6. A display case for glasses, according to claim 1, including a set of modules placed side by side.
 7. A display case for glasses, according to claim 1, wherein each package of glasses displayed has at least on an outer side thereof, at least one of: both the graduation and the model of glasses contained in this and a graphic representation of said model of glasses.
 8. A display case for glasses, according to claim 3, further comprising at least one decorative base for holding the body of the display case on said support stand. 